Code for America 2012 Program Application Process

Opportunity now

2011 City Projects

We recruit leading web and tech professionals, as well as recent graduates from top-notch schools who have a passion for public service.
2011 Recruitment
362 Applications
20 Fellows
5.5% Acceptance
2011 CfA Fellows

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Who we are

2011 Program Timeline

Code for America & Boston
Bill Oates
Chief Information Officer
City of Boston

Common Problems &
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW SOLUTIONS

New Business Gateway
STIMULATE NEW BUSINESS BY SIMPLYING THE PROCESS

The ProBLEM

The Opportunity
New Business Gateway
Stimulate Economic Growth
Attract New Business
Grow the tax base, increase revenues
Cut city costs by finding efficiencies

OPEN DATA PLATFORM
SHARING DATA FOR EVIDENCE BASED DECISION-MAKING

THE PROBLEM

THE Opportunity

The Opportunity
Open Data Sharing Across Departments
Save time and money by eliminating data entry duplication
Spur innovation by connecting officials from different departments
Create a platform for low-cost creative apps developed by local coders

Citizen solutions
EMPOWERING CITIZENS TO SOLVE LOCAL PROBLEMS

THE PROBLEM

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Opportunity
Harnessing the Power of the People
Save city time and money by engaging citizens to solve problems
Strengthen local communities
Identify and empower civic leaders to organize constituencies

ReUsability
MANY COMMON PROBLEMSONE REUSABLE SOLUTION

Example: SF Enterprise addressing

2012 City Recruitment
NOW SEEKING LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

City Evaluation criteria
Ready to work with our fellows on a new kind of solution; commitment to innovation and collaboration
Identify projects that result in cost-savings, transparency, and public participation
Strong internal champion
Funding secured within city; Potential outside funding sources identified

codeforamerica.org/cities

The Application Process
Identify two project sponsors:
Technology and Non - Tech
Determine funding sources in city budget
5 Fellows: $250,000
3 Fellows: $150,000
Describe up to three potential projects
Deadline: March 1, 2011

Apply Now
The Application
codeforamerica.org/cities/apply
More program information
codeforamerica.org/cities
Not a city official? Make some noise.
codeforamerica.org/citizen-action
Contact Alissa Black
alissa@codeforamerica.org

Questions?
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Code for America 2012 Program Application Process

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